Deputy Forest Program Director

This position plays a critical leadership role within the Forest team, reporting directly to the Forest Program Director, and shares responsibility for the strategic direction, management, and daily maintenance of the Forest Program. Specifically, the Deputy Forest Program Director manages the campaigns and research work for the program, including the Keep Forests Standing campaign and Forests & Finance Coalition, and shares responsibility for the overall project management and coordination of the Forest Program. The role requires forest and corporate campaigning expertise and strong management skills. The Deputy Forest Program Director acts as a management lead for teams within the Forest Program, creating and implementing strategies for brands campaigning, forest finance campaigning, and cross-programmatic research. They also oversee project management and annual work planning for the Forest Program. Furthermore, they support corporate negotiations, serve as a public spokesperson, maintain relationships with coalition partners, and support fundraising efforts.